José Perácio Berjun, also known as Perácio (2 November 1917 in Nova Lima – 10 March 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian footballer who played as a striker. Throughout his career (1932–1951) he played for Villa Nova, Botafogo, Flamengo and Canto do Rio and won three Minas Gerais state championships (1933, 1934 and 1935) and three Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1942, 1943 and 1944). At international level, he participated at the 1938 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil, helping his team to a third place finish, playing in four games and scoring three goals. He was a volunteer in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) during World War II. He died at 59 years old. Honours Villa Nova Minas Gerais state championships: 1933, 1934, 1935 Flamengo Rio de Janeiro State Championship: 1942, 1943, 1944 References External links 1917 births 1977 deaths Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers Association football forwards 1938 FIFA World Cup players CR Flamengo footballers Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players Villa Nova Atlético Clube players